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Bold Beginnings

Attention grabbing beginnings are very entertaining and make the reader want to read on! Did you create a bold beginning that is interesting and entertaining using the strategies taught in class?

Rubric Code: CX7W8XC

By lalkema

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Intro. Paragraph
	BEGINNING 1 pts	PROGRESSING 2 pts	PROFICIENT 3 pts
Bold Beginning	BEGINNING Minimmal introduction used. Little to no focus on writing prompt is found.	PROGRESSING Introduction strategy in place. Some connection or elaboration on writing prompt is found.	PROFICIENT Introduction strategy is apparent. Connection with writing prompt is easily found.
Focus on topic	BEGINNING Beginning is not on the topic of the writing prompt.	PROGRESSING Beginning stays somewhat focused on writing prompt with minimal distractions to the reader.	PROFICIENT Beginning is consistently on topic. Relevant details are given with reference to the writing prompt.
Elaboration	BEGINNING Student gives minimal elaboration on main idea or writing prompt.	PROGRESSING Examples of relevant information given with few connections to main idea or writing prompt.	PROFICIENT Student gives multiple examples and makes connections to main idea or writing prompt.
Transitional words	BEGINNING No transitional words were used.	PROGRESSING A few transitional words were used to help the paragraph flow smoothly.	PROFICIENT Transitional words were used appropriately and the paragraph was smooth.
Conventions	BEGINNING Many spelling and punctuation errors. Handwriting a distraction to the reader because of multiple mistakes.	PROGRESSING Some spelling, punctuation errors. Handwriting needs some basic work.	PROFICIENT Written with correct punctuation spelling. Handwriting is easily read.